For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,357 students in Highland County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH are Lynchburg-clay High School, Fairfield Local High School and Hillsboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public high schools.
Highland County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield Local High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Highland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynchburg-clay High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6762 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2250
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Local High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2966
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Grades: 6-9
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Mcclain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-7731
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-7731
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Whiteoak High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Highland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
265 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Grades: 4-5
| 395 students
Idea Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Petersburg Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9057 Water St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Grades: PK
| 21 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Grades: 6
| 219 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Grades: 6
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH include Lynchburg-clay High School, Fairfield Local High School and Hillsboro Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland County?
6 public high schools are located in Highland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Highland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Highland County include: Mcclain High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Fairfield Local High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Lynchburg-clay High School vs. Hillsboro High School
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